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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
May 25, 1915
Page
2
Fragmentary report describes a vessel or craft arriving from a custom Monday afternoon and berthing at a wharf then leaving south after unloading. A large crowd, passages, and a ceremony or celebration are noted alongside lingering phrases about notices and patriotic events from the period.
The article argues Italy has acted decisively against Austria and the Triple Alliance, contrasting Belgium's 12 hours of choice with Italy's bold stance. It notes German treachery, warns against overestimating a quick Allied victory, and cites Italian optimism tempered by Austria's strength and resources.
A hospital ball is announced for next Thursday. Probate of the will of Patrick Cadogen, formerly of Stanmary Hills and late of Charters Towers, miner, is proceeding in Townsville Supreme Court.
Fragmentary lines describe renewed hostilities after a truce appears to have fractured. Unclear dates or places are noted, with references to factions and shifting lines. The report hints at broader conflict dynamics and possible regional impact without specific names.
Fragmented account questions the claim of German hunger and suggests outside interest in the issue remains curiosity. The misspelled text hints at a 1471 setting with a note on figures capitulating without lament.
James Emeres aged 61 of Aremgh Ireland died Saturday after his horse bolted throwing him onto jogs fracturing skull ribs and lung injuries. Dr Maxwell attended but he died within hours. The narration notes sympathy for the bereaved and shifts to an unrelated imperial ironing ad promotion for Balaads Cailles with price 11 0.
Fragmentary lines reference Calter and Baile with odd phrasing. Mentions Love's Labor Lost and broad comments on Germany Britain Italy and civil society. The text reads like a garbled discourse on wartime opinions and the world order.
A fragmented wartime note discusses Julian intervention and widening representation in the United States. It alleges Entente powers seek more allies and hints at stirring civil conflict as a tactic against Eere tort and his followers.
Vague excerpt recounts a battle scene with Sir James Wolfe and Prince William, Duke of Cumberland. It mentions a wounded Highlander and a confrontation about loyalty to king or prince. The text includes garbled names and stray phrases about birthplaces and rank.
A Palace Theatre program attracts a strong crowd with a full night of films and acts. Robins, famed for chart topping numbers, performs with pianist Charters To, while Mr G. and Jack Heeworth offer entertainment and a long feature The Key in 1 000 feet of screen. The program includes Eclair’s Doll and Devil and other reels with a 1000 foot feature and a live act. Box plan available and seats bookable by phone.
Melbourne May WA reports a Federal Ministry decision allowing union membership for permanent postal workers under the Federal Public Service Act. An arbitration court award may grant benefits after July 1. A deputation of temporary and exempt telegraphists urged joining a union but were told no provision exists yet. Mr Spence promised to consider ease of union registration.
Rain eased drought in the Mt Mulligan district though water in Hodgkinson holes dwindles raising stock concerns. Antimony activity shifts as J Manning buys from Jackson mine while J Scadden targets Woodville antimony. Melbourne directors may visit. Mt Mulligan cricket club reports elected officials and a Kingsborough challenge planned.
Fragmentary OCR notes hint at a sports or nautical topic with incomplete phrases about footballers, noon timing, seas and aims. The readable bits suggest a discussion of events or plans but lack clear names, places, or outcomes to confirm specifics.
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